Stazione Firenze SMN

The main train station in Florence, called Firenze Santa Maria Novella, or SMN for short, is a spectacular example of Fascistic architecture. Built between 1932 and 1934, the station features walls of Florentine sandstone called pietra forte, a dramatic glass and steel ceiling, and signage in a fantastic Art Deco font.

Here are a few excerpts from a photo study I did at the station a few days ago...


All photos by JEF, May 2011